Category Archives: Cells

Brain, choroid plexus cells, Forebrain, Histology, Parts, Structure

Choroid Plexus

Choroid Plexus Ashley Davidoff MD Copyright 2010 Definition The choroid plexus is a structure found in all four ventricles structurally characterized by its delicate yet irregular appearance and…

Brain, Cells, Glial Cells, Histology, Microglia, Structure

Microglia

Microglia Sumit Karia MD Copyright 2010 Definition Microglia consists of cells which are resident macrophages of the brain and spinal cord, thus forming the main…

Brain, Cells, Glial Cells, Histology, Oligodendrocytes, Parts, Structure

Oligodendrocytes

Oligodendrocytes Sumit Karia MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Oligodendrocytes are cells of intermediate size, smaller than the astrocytes, and larger than microglial cells.…

Astrocytes, Brain, Cells, Glial Cells, Histology, Structure

Astrocytes

Astrocytes Summit Karia MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Astrocytes are the largest cells of the glial tissue. They are named after their star…

Brain, Cells, Glial Cells, Histology, Parts, Structure

Glial Cells

Glial Cells Sumit Karia MD The Common vein Copyright 2010 Definition Glial cells (aka neuroglial cells) are the second of two basic types of cells…

Brain, Cells, Histology, Parts, Structure

Cells

Brain, Cells, Histology, Parts, Structure

Neurons

Neurons Sumit Karia MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Neurons are the core components of the nervous system and are found in the brain…